Effectiveness of Brainwave Biofeedback in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of fibromyalgia with symptoms for at least 1 year Self-report of having attention/concentration, memory, multi-tasking or other thinking difficulties Able to read and understand English Able to attend treatment sessions weekly and return for planned follow-ups Appropriate balance of average delta (<4 Hertz) EEG waveband and alpha (approximately 4-8 Hertz) EEG waveband amplitude on LENS screening (to be determined by study personnel); Exclusion criteria: Other chronic pain condition of major significance Current chronic viral infection Current other unstable medical condition History of spinal, including neck, surgery Psychological screening indicates psychotic, suicidal, homicidal, and/or substance abusing Use of long-acting opioid medication taken on a continuous 24-hour dosing schedule Current involved in litigation regarding pain condition or seeking disability History of electroconvulsive therapy